radio LINCOLN AVIATOR 2023 Owner's Guide

Troubleshooting
Action Condition Message
No action required. This message should
disappear shortly. Radio requires more than two seconds to
produce audio for the selected channel. Acquiring…
If this message does not clear shortly, or with
an ignition key cycle, your receiver may have
a fault. See an authorized dealer for service. There is an internal module or system failure
present. Satellite antenna fault
SIRIUS system failure
Tune to another channel or choose another
preset. The channel is no longer available. Invalid Channel
Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474 to
subscribe to the channel, or tune to another
channel. Your subscription does not include this
channel. Unsubscribed Channel
The signal is blocked. When you move into an
open area, the signal should return. The signal is lost from the SiriusXM satellite
or SiriusXM tower to your vehicle antenna. No Signal
No action required. The process may take up
to three minutes. Update of channel programming in progress. Updating…
Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474 to resolve
subscription issues. Your satellite service is no longer available. Questions? Call
1-888-539-7474
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Status Bar
Cell phone microphone muted.
Audio system muted.
Software update installed.
Wi-Fi connected.
Cell phone roaming.
Text message received.
Automatic crash notification system
off.
Cell phone network signal
strength.
Vehicle data sharing active.
Vehicle location sharing active.
Vehicle data and location sharing
active.
Feature Bar
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Select to use the radio, a USB, a
media player or a Bluetooth
device. See Entertainment (page
521).
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Select to adjust climate settings
See Climate (page 533).
Select to make calls and access
the phonebook on your cell phone.
See Phone (page 536).
Select to use the navigation
system. See Navigation (page 538).
Select to search for and use
compatible apps on your iOS or
Android device. See Apps (page
552).
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Select to adjust system settings.
See Settings (page 555).
Cleaning the Touchscreen
See Cleaning the Interior (page 425).
Updating the System
Updating the System Using a USB Drive
Downloading an Update
1. Go to the SYNC update page on the
regional website.
2. Download the update.
Note:The website notifies you if an update
is available.
3. Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note:The USB drive needs to be empty and
meet the minimum requirements detailed on
the website.
4. Follow the instructions provided to
download the update to the USB drive.
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Entertainment
Audio Source
Description Voice Command
Use the radio. Radio
Use the CD player. CD Player
Use a Bluetooth® device. Bluetooth Stereo
Use a USB or media player. USB
Radio
Description Voice Command
Listen to AM radio. AM
Tune to a specific AM frequency.
1AM ___
Listen to SiriusXM radio.
2Sirius Channel ___
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Description Voice Command
Listen to FM radio. FM
Tune to a specific FM frequency.
1FM ___
1 Add the radio frequency to two decimal places to the command.2 You can say the Sirius channel name or number such as "Sirius Channel 16" or "Sirius The Pulse".
USB and Media Player
Description Voice Command
Play your music by category.1
Play Album ___
Play Artist ___
Play Genre ___
Play Playlist ___
Play Song ___
Play Audiobook ___
Play Podcast ___
Browse music on a USB device. Browse All Albums
Browse All Artists
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Menu Item
Bluetooth Stereo
If you have SYNC 3 compatible apps on your connected smart phone, they display here as individual source selections. Apps
1 This feature may not be available in all markets and requires an active subscription.
AM/FM Radio
Tuning a Station
You can use the tune or seek controls on the
radio bezel to select a station.
To tune a station using the touchscreen,
select:
Menu Item
Direct Tune
A pop up appears, allowing you to type in
the frequency of a station. You can only enter
a valid station for the source you are
currently listening to.
You can press the backspace button to
delete the previously entered number.Once you have entered the station's call
numbers, you can select:
Action and Descrip-
tion Menu Item
Press to begin
playing the station
you have entered. Enter
Press to exit without
changing the station. Cancel
Presets
To set a new preset, tune to the station and
then press and hold one of the memory
preset buttons. The audio mutes briefly while
the system saves the station and then
returns.You may be able to add additional preset
pages using the settings option on the
feature bar.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)
Note: This feature may not be available in
all markets and requires an active
subscription.
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SiriusXM satellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio service that
broadcasts a variety of music, sports, news,
weather, traffic and entertainment
programming. Your factory-installed SiriusXM
satellite radio system includes hardware and
a limited subscription term that begins on
the date of sale or lease of your vehicle. See
an authorized dealer for availability.For more information on extended
subscription terms (a service fee is required),
the online media player and a list of SiriusXM
satellite radio channels, and other features,
please visit www.siriusxm.com in the United
States, www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call
SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.Note:SiriusXM reserves the unrestricted
right to change, rearrange, add or delete
programming including canceling, moving
or adding particular channels, and its prices,
at any time, with or without notice to you.
Neither SiriusXM and its affiliates nor Ford
Motor Company and its affiliates will be
liable to you or any third party for any such
modification, suspension or termination.
Note:This receiver includes the eCos
real-time operating system. eCos is
published under the eCos License.
The following buttons are available for SiriusXM:
Action and Description Menu Item
Touch this button to see a list of available stations. Browse
A pop-up appears, allowing you to type in the call numbers of a station. Direct Tune
Once you enter the stations call numbers, you can select:
The system tunes to the station you select. Enter
You exit the pop-up and the current station continues to play. Cancel
You can press the backspace button to delete the previous number.
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SiriusXM Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting
Potential Reception Issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep
luggage and other materials as far away from the antenna as possible. Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree
foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a
weaker one and the audio system may mute. Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING... to indicate the interference and the audio system may mute. Satellite radio signal interference
Troubleshooting Tips
Action Cause Message
No action required. This message should disap-
pear shortly. Radio requires more than two seconds to produce
audio for the selected channel. Acquiring Signal
If this message does not clear shortly, or with an
ignition key cycle, your receiver may have a fault.
See an authorized dealer for service. There is an internal module or system failure
present. Satellite antenna fault
SIRIUS system failure
Tune to another channel or choose another preset. The channel is no longer available. Invalid Channel
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Troubleshooting Tips
Action Cause Message
Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474 to subscribe
to the channel, or tune to another channel. Your subscription does not include this channel. Unsubscribed Channel
The signal is blocked. When you move into an
open area, the signal should return. The signal is lost from the SiriusXM satellite or
SiriusXM tower to your vehicle antenna. Satellite acquiring signal…
No action required. The process may take up to
three minutes. Update of channel programming in progress. Updating…
Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474 to resolve
subscription issues. Your satellite service is no longer available. Questions? Call 1-888-539-7474
Use the channel guide or the Sirius XM Settings
tile to turn off the Lock or Skip function on that
station. All the channels in the selected category are either
skipped or locked. None found. Check channel guide.
No action required. SiriusXM has updated the channels available for
your vehicle. SIRIUS Subscription updated
HD Radio™ Information (If Available)
To activate HD radio, please see the Radio
Settings in the Settings Chapter. See
Settings (page 555).Note:HD Radio broadcasts are not available
in all markets.
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HD Radio technology is the digital evolution
of analog AM/FM radio. Your system has a
special receiver that allows it to receive
digital broadcasts (where available) in
addition to the analog broadcasts, it already
receives. Digital broadcasts provide a better
sound quality than analog broadcasts with
free, crystal-clear audio and no static or
distortion. For more information, and a guide
to available stations and programming,
please visit:
Website
www.hdradio.com
When HD Radio is on and you tune to a
station broadcasting HD Radio technology,
you may notice the following indicators on
your screen:
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The HD logo is grey when acquiring a digital
station, and then changes to orange when
digital audio is playing. When this logo is
available, you may also see Title and Artist
fields on-screen.The multicast indicator appears in FM mode
(only) if the current station is broadcasting
multiple digital broadcasts. The highlighted
numbers signify available digital channels
where new or different content is available.
HD1 signifies the main programming status
and is available in analog and digital
broadcasts. Other multicast stations (HD2
through HD7) are only available digitally.
Note: There is also an additional feature for
stations that have more than 1 HD multicast
(For example, HD1 or HD2). The HD logo and
Radio text appears as a button. Pressing this
button allows you to cycle through all of the
HD stations on that specific frequency. For
example, if you are on 101.1 and it has HD1,
HD2, HD3, pressing the button repeatedly
causes the radio to cycle through the HD
stations in a cyclic increasing order.
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When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the following functions:
Action and Description Message
Allows you to save an active channel as a memory preset. Touch and hold a memory preset slot
until the sound returns. There is a brief mute while the radio saves the station. Sound returns
when the channel saves. When switching to an HD2 or HD3 memory preset, the sound mutes
before the digital audio plays, because the system has to reacquire the digital signal. Presets
Note:As with any station you save, you cannot access the saved station if your vehicle is outside the station’s reception area.
HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential Reception Issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on the fringe of the reception area, the station
may mute due to weak signal strength. Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system changes back to the analog broadcast until the digital
broadcast is available again. However, if you are listening to any of the possible HD2-HD7 multicast
channels, the station mutes and stays muted unless it is able to connect to the digital signal again.
When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the
station in the analog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is an HD Radio station, it shifts
to the digital version. Depending on the station quality, you may hear a slight sound change when
the station changes from analog to digital. Blending is the shift from analog to digital sound or
digital back to analog sound. Station blending
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